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Anthophyllite
Anthophyllite

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Anthophyllite and Druzy Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.603-1.690-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Isometric

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Opaque

Anthophyllite and Druzy Optic Character

Anthophyllite and Druzy optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Anthophyllite and Druzy Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Anthophyllite and Druzy optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character. Anthophyllite has Biaxial/+ character.

Anthophyllite and Druzy Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anthophyllite and Druzy transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Anthophyllite is Transparent while Anthophyllite is Transparent in appearance.